Sean Penn “Got To Enjoy” Watching The Oscars While Skipping Ceremony: “Better For My Mental Health”

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Sean Penn skipped the 98th Academy Awards this year and said he enjoyed watching the ceremony on television instead. The three-time Oscar winner, who recently won Best Supporting Actor for One Battle After Another, explained that attending the awards show has "always represented social discomfort" to him. Penn said staying home was "better for my mental health," suggesting that his absence from the red carpet was a deliberate choice to prioritize his well-being rather than fulfill industry expectations.